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New appointments related to West Kowloon Cultural District
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    The Chief Executive has appointed the Hon Ronald Arculli as a member of the Consultative Committee on the Core Arts and Cultural Facilities of the West Kowloon Cultural District and the Convenor of the Financial Matters Advisory Group (FMAG) under the committee, following the resignation of the Hon Marvin Cheung from the committee and the FMAG for personal reasons. The Chief Executive has at the same time appointed Dr Peter Kwok and Mr Kevin Westley as members of the FMAG. The appointments came into effect today (September 5) and will last until the end of 2006.

     Mr Arculli has much experience in public service. He has a keen interest in the arts and is an ardent promoter of the arts. "Mr Arculli possesses extensive experience in public service, as well as in arts and cultural organisations. He is an excellent candidate to take up the position of the Convenor of the FMAG," the Chief Secretary for Administration and Chairman of the consultative committee, Mr Rafael Hui said.

     Dr Peter Kwok is experienced in corporate management. He is also a member of the Committee on Museums and the Founding Chairman of a private museum in Xian. Mr Kevin Westley has served many years in the finance sector and is the Deputy Chairman of the Board of Ocean Park Corporation.  

     "Dr Peter Kwok and Mr Kevin Westley have extensive financial knowledge. They have had considerable experience in arts and culture, as well as in corporate management. Their appointments will contribute to the work of the FMAG," Mr Hui said.

     "We would like to thank Mr Cheung for his contribution to the consultative committee and the FMAG. He has provided very useful advice to the committee and made a valuable contribution in steering the work of the FMAG,กจ Mr Hui said.

     The consultative committee and its three Advisory Groups, namely, the Performing Arts and Tourism Advisory Group (PATAG), the Museums Advisory Group (MAG) and the FMAG, have already held a number of meetings since their establishment in April 2006 to re-examine the need for the core arts and cultural facilities in the West Kowloon Cultural District.

     The FMAG will advise the committee on the financial implications of developing and operating the core arts and cultural facilities as recommended by the PATAG and the MAG. To support the work of the FMAG, the Government has appointed a financial adviser to conduct relevant financial studies.

Ends/Tuesday, September 5, 2006
Issued at HKT 20:21

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